Saturday, July 27, 2013

LADYBUG TABLESCAPE


The weather has been so beautiful, it's the perfect time for a garden table scape and what could be more appropriate then ladybugs...

Since the backyard pillows this year are done in buffalo red checks these dishes were the perfect choice...I have had these dishes in the dish storage in the garage for 2 years they are Hausenware...I actually have a service for 6...I bought them from Ross little by little as they became available...Just couldn't resist the ladybugs...The Summer Breeze sign came from a company recommended by my friend Susan @betweennapsontheporch.net the same sign is on her deck and I simply could not resist.
 
 The glassware is hand painted by Lenox, you will remember from this post  HERE they were from the Goodwill...what a deal...I love a good treasure hunt, I think cause you just never know when you will find something that will just make your heart sing...la la la la I always knew I would be doing a ladybug tablescape...


The dishes are so cool, all of the ladybugs are three dimensional and really pop out from the surface.you can see even on the plates, the greenery is 3-D I thought I would add a couple of ants, you can't have a garden setting without a couple of ants...

The cute little bird cage napkin rings are from Pottery Barn probably 4 years ago, you all know I do love napkin rings that are a little unusual and you all know how much I love Pottery Barn...Although I have not purchased any in quite some time, I have a great collection of some so unusual...
Each birdcage is a little different, I hope I got a shot of each of them, one even has a bird swing inside...



The swing is in the bird cage above, too hard to see but it is cute...
    Try not to notice the one place setting with only one fork...I purchased this set last year and this was
the first time it has been used...there was one dinner fork missing...The twig flatware is from West Elm, (they are owned by William Sonoma) I phoned them and let them know the dilemma...the service person, Susan,  said she would send a full place setting right out and I could just keep the additional pieces...sooooooooooooooooo nice....now that's customer service....I think all people named Susan are just really nice...  Anyway the flatware is one of my favorite sets and I love the way the knives lay so the blade stands up on the table....perfect for a garden setting and the ladybug tablescape...

   This is the door from the living room, that goes out to the deck, under the gazebo where this table scape takes place...


These little ants are from Michaels, they had little clips on each one to anchor the tablecloth, I just pulled them out, I think they look cuter just hangin around....


  The white napkins have a beautiful soft embroidery edge and are from Home Goods...The red checked napkins do have a tablecloth as well are from TF Maxx purchased last year...or maybe even the year before...  
  This is a better look at the fireplace area you will probably remember from the backyard garden tour HERE you can see how it all coordinates with the red checks on the pillows and artwork...wouldn't it be nice if it always worked out that way...


The Adirondack chairs in the background is where Mr. S and I love to sit in the early evening....
 
 I am so happy the geraniums are still in bloom...they are such happy flowers...

The chargers were originally from Pier 1 and were 15.00 each, however I found them at the Goodwill for 1.00 each...

This would make a wonderful breakfast set up as well, wouldn't love to wake up to the sounds of the birds chirping and the fountains running and a stack of pancakes waiting for you...me too...
   Is it time for a swim now....Maybe after lunch...
 
     Thank you so much for stoping in and letting me know what you think....Phyllis

70 comments:

  1. Such a cute table, I adore lady bugs - actually, I think it is the only bug I am not afraid of and would never ever kill! xo

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  2. Oh, my goodness! Everything is so sweet and I LOVE red.

    I have the same napkins from TJ Maxx and I guess I need to start buying cute sets of dishes.

    B E A U T I F U L ! ! !

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  3. Beautiful tablescape...so fun and I love red and white. I have a few pieces from that collection...and found some at Goodwill too. My plates I did buy at Ross...I love your table!
    Miss Bloomers

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  4. Hi Phyllis,
    I've been waiting for your summer tablescape, it is so cute. I love your backyard and your garden; you have a beautiful home. Looks like the weather is very nice in SoCal; here in Florida it's been raining.

    Enjoy your day!

    Blessing
    XOX
    :-)
    Blessing
    Isora
    XOX
    :-)

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    1. I don't know what is taking me so long....Thanks for the nice comments, I think I have a few more summer ones in me..,I just need to get busy...

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  5. Oh, I love your table. Beautiful!

    Sol Belém

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  6. This is one of the cutest tables i have seen this summer...I love ladybugs!
    Have a wonderful week, Phyllis...

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  7. Oh Phyl, love the lady bugs. Your table is beautiful - everything goes so well together. The red buffalo pillows and napkins really add to the table.
    The fireplace area really looks good.
    Have a super week.
    Mary

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    1. Thanks mar, what are you doin up so late on the computer...lol get to bed now...it will be time for you to do a new post very soon...love you

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  8. Hi Phyllis,

    I cannot stop SMILING!!! What an absolutely adorable table!! For me, you have all my favourite things displayed: red, gingham, flowers, checks, nods to nature, some unbelievable bargains, and all by an oasis of refreshing cool!! This tablescape is full of charm and whimsy and for me, that's utterly appetizing, in itself!

    Poppy

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  9. Bonjour
    Superbe présentation d'un moment unique au jardin
    Beauté raffinement et classe sur cette magnifique table
    Just une envie... Se faire inviter
    Bon dimanche
    Frieda

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  10. Oh, Phyllis! We must be thinking alike! I have been using so much blue lately that I have been thinking about using red in tablescape! However, since I have seen yours, I may change my mind - how could I ever compete with this. It is stunning!!! Your space is soooo lovely and that table is set to perfection! The dishes, the napkins, the flatware, the napkins - where do I begin??? I guess with the red geraniums - my favorites!! Everything is lovely and I think sitting there enjoying pancakes would be the best Sunday morning, ever!!!

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  11. I love the red and white checks. This table is beautiful!

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  12. Oh this is so cute! I have those dishes too but did not get all of the matching pieces only the dishes and cream & sugar. I am enjoying seeing all of it! I love the white tablecloth background with the addition of red checks. And the ants are just perfect! It's all so fun and so delightful!

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    1. PYLLIS... Tu buen gusto ralla lo extraordinario.
      La belleza del ambiente se siente en el aire, sentarse a tu mesa debe ser una gozada para los sentidos de la vista y del paladar.
      FELICIDADES por aportarnos ilusión y hacernos soñar!!
      Conxita

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  13. This is adorable. I love those plates and have seen them at Ross, but you turned them into a charming table. Your back yard oasis is just so inviting. Dianne

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  14. What a happy and cheery Summer tablescape, specially with those adorable and sweet china, plus goblets! I love the setting in your beautiful backyard too! Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  15. Another beautiful table, Phyllis! Thanks for sharing~

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  16. Your outdoor living space is wonderful. I can see why you and hubby love spending time out there. Your tablescape is so cute. Love ladybugs too. I enjoyed your photos and each and every little element of the total scape. I thought I recognized the sign...perfect for your area too.

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  17. I want to thank you so much for stopping because if you didn't, I never would have found your wonderful blog which I am now following!! Thanks too for your sweet comments!
    I love this darling tablescape!! I adore red and green. My Kitchen is red!!
    So sweet and bright and cheery!! Love it!!
    Looking forward to spending some time here visiting!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  18. Pure delight and happiness surround you! Love the red-everything is charming and delightful!
    Jemma

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  19. Your tablescape makes me feel happy. It is cheerful and delightful. The napkins and cute napkin rings and the daring ants and the hand painted glasses are the perfect accents for your amazing dishes.

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  20. This is the cutest ever table. So fun and playful. I love the bright happy red.

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  21. Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous. I'll probably view this post a zillion times.
    Stopping by via Kathryn's.
    Love, love, love.
    xoxo

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  22. Adorable! I am a dish junkie, this table is divine! As a matter of fact, your whole yard is divine! Please come and set my table! :)

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  23. Oh wow, your tablescape and patio are incredible. I have just drooled all over the keyboard. I love , love,love it all. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  24. Phyllis, this is the cutest table setting! I would have gone crazy for those dishes, they are totally up my alley. :) They are precious! Love the birdcage napkin rings, too....so cute! I had the same situation with the flatware except mine was missing numerous pieces. I did finally get them replaced...took a while, though. Don't you love that flatware! It is so perfect for spring, summer and fall! Your backyard is just gorgeous...such a beautiful place to dine!

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  25. What a gorgeous tablescape! Love everything!!

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  26. Hi Phyllis! Oh, honey, you've done it again! I love your lady bug table and look at all of the pretties! The dishes, glasses, ants, napkins and those darling little napkin rings! I love it.
    Hope you're doing well and be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  27. I love, love, love this tablescape! The dishes are adorable and I love red checked anything! I am now following you through bloglovn. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  28. This is the most delightful tablescape ever! I love everything about it - the ladybugs, the red checks, the ants, the beautiful outdoor surroundings, and those adorable napkin rings. I never thought I'd say I love the ants! laurie

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  29. The table is adorable and so festive. I love the theme and really love all the red as well. Just so charming! Dropping by from BNOP to also say thanks to you for stopping in to see our newest pantries. Jane

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  30. This is just over the top adorable! I hope you were humming and smiling while you were creating it because I was certainly doing that as I read and enjoyed the photos! Love the bright pops of red and white drama and the giant black ant! So perfect for your outdoor space. I love all your bright colors!
    Jenna

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  31. Wow!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!

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  32. Your whole backyard is so beautiful. I love the fireplace area. And you table setting is just perfect for that outdoor area. I could stay there all day....Christine

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    1. If you are out there all day I will surely bring you out a cool cocktail.....

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  33. Of all the tablescape styles, I happen to love the whimsical ones the best, and THIS is my favorite whimsical one of all time. Period. I love every inch of it, right down to (and maybe mostly) the twig flatware. Adorable just does not cover it. I love it!!

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  34. What a fun tablescape and this the perfect setting in the garden by the pool!I like how the ladybug china is used for this table and the great details from the red buffalo checks to the ants. Your twig flatware adds so much to outdoor theme. Have a lovely week and enjoy your garden!

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  35. Hi, Phyllis. Thank you for much for your sweet comments about my baptism table...I love sweet comments (of xoures!!). And I'm glad that because of your comment I was brought to your darling, happy tablescape. This is just as pretty as pretty can be. Love the dishes, the beautiful bargain goblets, the ants, the napkin rings, and....the VIEW! What a lovely setting for this lovely table setting! Thanks, Phyllis. ~Zuni

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  36. awesome table decor!!
    :) Liz @ www.rusticpeach.com

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  37. Oh my friend your lady bug dishes are to die for!!! I totally love this post, it's so cheerful, happy and so inviting! Your house looks beautiful with the great view of it all! Thanks a ton for visiting me too and I hope you have a great weekend.
    FABBY

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  38. I must say, this is one of my most favorite tables capes I have seen. Everything goes perfectly together. I love the red and white colors. The flatware caught my eye first and I am now on the hunt for something similar. Love it!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.

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  39. Oh, my! There isn't a thing about this table that isn't just over the top adorable! Ladybugs are a cute theme, and you did it perfectly. These dishes were meant to belong to you. Look how perfectly they pair with the red buffalo checks! I'm in love with that twig flatware, not that I need one more set of flatware. So enjoyed seeing your table and your beautiful backyard space.

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  40. Phyllis, I am a new follower! I read the entire post about these adorable lady bugs and by the time I got to the end, I knew I had to follow. Your table is so adorable and I love every single piece of the dinnerware and I love that you got the stemware for such a bargain. Loving the story of West Elm. I have purchased from them and have been very pleases.
    FYI, I followed GFC and email.

    Ginger

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  41. What an adorable pattern! So colorful and unique.
    Brenda

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  42. Beautiful table! Who would not be cheerful sitting at a table looking like this! Love your dishes but, my favorite item is the precious birdhouse napkin rings. They are adorable. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Judy

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  43. What a beautiful and FUN tablescape. Gotta have ants when you have a picnic. Your pool area is gorgeous too.

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  44. I love your pretty scape, all the perfect accents! Adorable napkin rings! I hope you are enjoying good weather to sit and enjoy it out there. Today is a perfect 10 in the Hamptons, so we will be at the beach. Summer is flying!

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  45. This table is so HAPPY! It just makes you smile. The flatware is lovely and I too love the detail of how the knife sits. Your fireplace area is just gorgeous. What a wonderful place to relax.

    Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  46. What a perfect summer table! Shall I bring a dish to share?

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  47. Oh, Phyllis! I'm coming over! This is one of the prettiest tablescapes I've seen. You back garden is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Pop on over and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  48. Super cute tablescape!!! Love the ladybugs!
    Mary Alice

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  49. What neat tablescape! I love the pops of red throughout your table and yard. And what a lovely space you have! I couldn't help but notice how great everything looks...relaxing, fun...just a super space to "be"!!!!!
    The ants and ladybugs are just too cute! Thanks for sharing!
    Sharlotte

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  50. How adorable....cutest table, ever..:)
    I love the lady bugs...and the Breeze sign I have admired at Susan's. It looks fabulous on your porch, too. :)

    Great idea to have my son/turtle pic put on canvas...thanks...
    xo bj

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  51. Thanks for the smile. What a super cute tablescape.

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  52. This is just beautiful. I particularly like your birdcage napkin rings, but the whole setting is perfect.
    Thank you for visiting my blog.

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  53. What a fun post, Phyllis! I just love your ladybugs but please keep the ants at your house-we have way too many already- xo Diana

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  54. Beautiful, Phyllis! I love your table and especially the adorable ladybug plates.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  55. Oh your table is summertime perfection! I adore ladybugs a symbol of good luck in Germany. The crown napkin holders are a delight.

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    1. The napkin holders are bird cages, but I guess they kind of look like crowns...thanks for stoppin by...

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  56. Phyllis,
    I love, love everything about your tablescape. I am your newest follower and plan to spend lots of time looking through previous posts. Thanks for a great new place to spend my time.
    Dawna

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  57. How beautiful! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  58. Wow! I just found your blog and your outdoor space is just fabulous! Where did you find those off-white metal dining chairs with the tan cushions? I've been looking everywhere for white or off white metal and all i'm finding now is black metal.

    Fantastic job! Just love the fireplace. What a wonderful area to relax in the evening with a glass of wine.

    PS - I'm a cat lover too! :-)

    Take care,
    Christine
    http://antiquenehomes.blogspot.com/

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    1. a few years back at Sams Club, the chairs cushions are a pale sage green...thank you for your lovely comments...I will be over for a visit

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  59. What a gorgeous table! The colors and those adorable ants just make me smile!
    You are featured this week at Ivy and Elephants, feel free to drop by and grab a featured button!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  60. Thanks that you visit our blog!
    Have a nice day! RW & SK

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  61. Hi Phyllis,

    I absolutely adore this tablescape! It is even better than what I had imagined doing myself... hehe, I have these same dishes plus some lovely ladybug dishes from Pier One.

    I have been "planning" a Ladybug tablescape out on my patio for TWO YEARS! It is just TOO darn hot, windy, or believe it or not... muggy. The heat, wind, rattlesnakes, Black Widows, and scorpions were a given... but I didn't expect humidity here in the desert! Now I know about the "Monsoon Season" that we have from mid July through August... expecting FLOODS this weekend! (Full of excuses here!)

    Maybe I will try and focus on my indoor seascape tablescape(s) instead... and then the Sunflower one, Harvest one, Fall one, Halloween one..... oh my, SO MUCH going on in my head. Everything is purchased/gathered and ready to go. My next excuse is that I don't have the wonderful organization like you have in your garage. I just can't bear to go into the garage in this heat/humidity and dig through all those tubs and bins to get it started....

    Maybe I should just get creative fix vicariously through you! :)

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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  62. I just can't get enough of the twig silverware. They are so faerie like and beautiful! Now I'm going on a hunt! I want a woodland Fae theme for my dining room! Gosh you have such an eye to detail. I love all the little finishers you do to make it extra special <3

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  63. wow, makes me want to get out to those thrift stores. I love the ladybirds. You find amazing things. I love it when that happens but you get some real bargains too.
    Janice

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